Silvia Burt Rojas is seeking an internship at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. She has a BA in English and Latin American Studies from Barnard College and is pursuing an MA in Communication and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her professional experiences include facilitating STEM workshops for teachers and working as a preschool teacher in Paraguay. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills from her education and various projects.

1. Silvia
Burt Rojas
EDUCATION
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY Expected May 2018
Master of Arts in Communication and Education
BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY May 2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Double concentration in Psychology, Latin American Studies
• Senior Thesis Requirements Passed with Distinction
• Dean’s List 2008-2009; Hilda Staber Scholarship Recipient, 2007-2008
• Mary Gordon ’71 Scholarship Recipient, 2010-2011
LANGUAGES
Bilingual in Spanish and English
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SCHOOL CHANGE, New York, NY July 2016
Professional Development Facilitator
• Facilitated a STEM learning lab experience for elementary school teachers in Yonkers, NY
• Instructed Kindergarten and First grade teachers to design and implement a student-centered,
interdisciplinary curriculum aligned with STEM disciplines to create authentic learning
environments
• Planned, develop and teach faculty development workshops to increase an understanding of STEM
infused pedagogy
Professional Development Intern Feb - May 2016
• Assisted Professional Development team in developing STEM learning environments
• Developed standards-based STEM projects to provide educators with necessary tools that enhance
instruction and ensure learning goals are met
MARIA’S PRESCHOOL, Asuncion, Paraguay Feb - Apr 2014
Lead Classroom Teacher
• Taught twenty five students aged four in English and Spanish to prepare them for entry to bilingual
schools
• Created developmentally appropriate strategies for teaching students verbal, written, math and fine-
motor skills to ensure elementary school readiness
• Worked closely with preschool director to develop the English language curriculum to be employed
by all teachers
Assistant Teacher June 2011 - Dec 2013
• Taught students adequate communication skills to develop problem solving skills
• Collaborated with lead classroom teachers to develop lesson plans and effective instructional
strategies
• Supervised classroom organization, set-up and cleanliness
ARTEKASA, Asuncion, Paraguay June 2011 - Dec 2013
Executive Assistant
• Developed furniture concepts and designs to prepare new product lines which attracted younger
costumers
• Directed consultations with clients to create interior design projects according to their desires and
needs.
• Managed and coordinated public relations and communication strategies to maximize sales
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Barnard College, New York, NY Feb 2010 - May 2011
• Community Committee member, Macintosh Activities Council
ParaguayEduca, Asuncion, Paraguay July - Dec 2011
• Assisted CEO with ongoing One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project
• Interviewed OLPC participants and published articles describing the success of the initiative in the
case studies
sb2800@tc.columbia.edu
(305) 815-4595
1230 Amsterdam Avenue, #332
New York, NY 10027

2. Silvia
Burt Rojas
July 26, 2016
Dr. Lourdes Ramos
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida de Diego
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00909
Dear Dr. Ramos,
I am a second year Master of Arts student at Teachers College, Columbia University, and am
confident I can be a dynamic addition to the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. My professional
experience and academic background will allow me to succeed as an intern in the Museum’s
Education, Events Planning and Communication departments. I am attaching my resume and
list of references, for your consideration.
A career in education requires forward thinking, creativity and determination to facilitate,
develop and implement successful new initiatives. My rich bilingual and multicultural
background provides me with a unique perspective and excellent communication skills in
both English and Spanish, which have become an important asset in my career. My studies at
Barnard College and Teachers College have instilled in me strong analytical and problem
solving abilities, which are further enhanced by my experiences working in projects such as
One Laptop Per Child and as a preschool teacher. Most recently, my position as a
Professional Development facilitator in a Summer STEM program for the Center of
Technology and School Change has allowed me to become proactive and visionary as I
assisted teachers with designing STEM-aligned curriculums and learning strategies. My
ability to communicate effectively with teachers and with the Center’s staff led to
opportunities to direct successful teacher workshops. In particular, these experiences have
allowed me to become detail-oriented, organized and able to cooperate well with a team,
important skills necessary to fulfill the expectations and duties in various MAPR
departments.
My enthusiastic nature, proficient communication abilities and wealth of knowledge in the
aforementioned areas make me an ideal candidate for a position that involves constant
dialogue and interactions with other employees.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I am available to answer any questions about
my background and experiences. Do not hesitate to contact me by phone at (305) 815-4595
or by email at sb2800@tc.columbia.edu.
Sincerely,
Silvia Burt
sb2800@tc.columbia.edu
(305) 815-4595
1230 Amsterdam Avenue, #332
New York, NY 10027